This course covers advanced software and hardware components of industrial systems, as well as industrial networks used in Machine to Machine (M2M) and Business to Business (B2B) communication to integrate industrial components. The course also covers interoperability issues of industrial automation systems. Topics covered include legacy industrial networks such as Modbus serial and DeviceNet; Ethernet and TCP/IP; Ethernet based industrial networks such as Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, ProfiNet, BACNet; as well as integration of process/manufacturing automation, building automation, environment management, energy management systems, and electricity automation systems using DDE, OPC, and SCADA systems. Moreover, the course covers use and integration of artificial intelligence in industrial systems.

**Course Name**: SEP 723 - Industrial Components, Networks, and Interoperability

**Term**: Term 1, Fall 2023; September 5 - December 6, 2023

**Sections Available**: 1

**Units per Section**: 3

**Wage Rate**: $8,724

**Start Time and Duration**: Saturday 9:00 - 12:00pm

**Required Qualifications**

1. PhD

**Preferred Qualifications**

1. Prior Teaching Experience

2. Relevant Industry Experience
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